Tune Tuesday – Will It Go Round In Circles

Billy Preston was born on this day in 1946. Preston was a keyboardist, singer, and songwriter whose work encompassed many genres of music.  He was R&B, rock, soul, funk, and even gospel.  Preston started off at the age of 10 playing keyboards for gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Later he joined Ray Charles' touring band before recording … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Will It Go Round In Circles →

Movie Music Monday – Saturday Night Fever

Today we wish a happy 79th birthday to Barry Gibb! As a songwriter, Barry shares with John Lennon and Paul McCartney the record for most consecutive Billboard Hot 100 number ones, each having six. In total, he has written or co-written sixteen Billboard Hot 100 number ones. Barry and the Bee Gees had a ton of hits in the 70's - … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Saturday Night Fever →

Tune Tuesday – The Rain, The Park and Other Things

Happy 76th birthday to Bob Cowsill of the Cowsill. Wikipedia says: The band was formed in early 1965 by brothers Bill, Bob, and Barry Cowsill; their brother John joined shortly thereafter. Originally Bill and Bob played guitar and Barry played the drums. When John learned to play drums and joined the band, Barry began playing bass. After their … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Rain, The Park and Other Things →